Add 6/18 and 1/45
6/18 + 1/45 is 16/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 2/90 = 30 + 2/90 = 32/90 - 32/90 simplified gives 16/45
- So, 6/18 + 1/45 = 16/45
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